Lesson 1 - Personal Journey

• IB English Language B
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Personal Journey

Lesson outcome: 

1. You understand what the main points of a text about a personal journey is 
2. You can summarize the main points of a text about a personal journey

First:

Think about your own personal journey. This can include your experiences, challenges, and accomplishments.

How has your personal journey shaped your present and how will it influence your future. For example, has it influenced your career goals, relationships, or personal values?

i.e.: Personal experiences and challenges can shape an individual's values, beliefs, and perspective on life, which can in turn influence their decision-making and goals.

• Personal experiences and challenges can shape an individual's values, beliefs, and perspective on life, which can in turn influence their decision-making and goals.
• Personal accomplishments can boost an individual's confidence and self-esteem, which can help them to pursue new opportunities or take on new challenges in the future.
• Personal journeys can expose individuals to new ideas, cultures, and environments, which can broaden their horizons and inspire new goals or aspirations.
• Personal journeys can help individuals to develop new skills, knowledge, and competencies, which can open up new career opportunities or allow them to pursue their passions more effectively.
• Personal journeys can shape an individual's relationships and social connections, influencing their sense of belonging, support, and belonging.

What word come to mind when
you think about "personal journey"

Some ideas are: experiences, challenges, accomplishments, career goals, relationships, personal values, influence, growth

Explain how this quote is related to the concept of 'personal journey'

i.e.: Personal journey is an important aspect of self-discovery and personal growth. It allows individuals to explore their interests, values, and strengths, and to understand who they are and what they want in life.

Possible answers:

• Personal journey is an important aspect of self-discovery and personal growth. It allows individuals to explore their interests, values, and strengths, and to understand who they are and what they want in life.
• When individuals figure out who they are and what they want in life, they can set clearer and more meaningful goals for themselves, and make more informed decisions about their future.
• Personal journey can help individuals to develop a sense of purpose and direction in life, and to find meaning and fulfilment in their endeavours.
• Personal journey can expose individuals to new experiences and challenges, which can help them to grow and learn about themselves, and to discover new passions and interests.
• Personal journey can shape an individual's sense of identity, and influence their relationships, career goals, and personal values.

Reminder: How to find the main point

1. Identify the topic of the text. This is usually stated directly in the first few sentences or can be inferred from the context.
   
2. Look for key words or phrases that signal the main idea, such as "most important," "central," or "crucial."
   
3. Read the first and last paragraphs, as these often contain the main idea.
   
4. Look for repeated ideas or themes in the text, as these are often indicators of the main point.
   
5. If necessary, re-read the text and take notes on the main ideas or key points. These can then be used to create a summary.

IQ reading time

I = Individually + Q = Quietly

Please find : The Guardian article "I'm living my highest purpose: mogul monk Jay Shetty on free market teachings" on the next slide. Prefer a hard copy: ask.

Jay Shetty text

www.theguardian.com

Find a partner and summarize the text in pairs.

Jay Shetty is a personal development coach who shares self-help advice on social media. He believes that people can change their lives through positive thinking and compassion, and he combines this belief with teachings from monks. However, his ideas have been criticized by some, who feel that they may not be helpful for people facing serious challenges. Despite this, Shetty remains popular and has a large following on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. He offers coaching and an online course, and he speaks at business conferences. His goal is to help people find peace and purpose in their lives by adopting the mindset of monks.

Sample answer:

Jay Shetty is a personal development coach who shares self-help advice on social media. He believes that people can change their lives through positive thinking and compassion, and he combines this belief with teachings from monks. However, his ideas have been criticized by some, who feel that they may not be helpful for people facing serious challenges. Despite this, Shetty remains popular and has a large following on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. He offers coaching and an online course, and he speaks at business conferences. His goal is to help people find peace and purpose in their lives by adopting the mindset of monks.

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Individual homework

Write a reflection paragraph on your own personal journey and how it has shaped your present and future. Use the vocabulary you have used in the previous exercise and highlight them in your assignment. Type it in a word document and upload it to the Class TEAMS - assignment - Personal Journey. Deadline: this Friday

Instruction:

1. Look back on your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences
   
2. Think about how you have changed, what you have learned, and what you understand now
   
3. Notice any new insights or understandings that have come from the experience
   
4. Plan for personal goals or actions based on what you have learned from reflecting

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Evaluation

The goal for this lesson was to understand what the main points of a text about a personal journey is 

You can summarize the main points of a text about a personal journey Answer the following question using an emoji to indicate whether you have reached set goal. 

Do you feel like you can identify the main points of a text about a personal journey?

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Do you feel like you can summarize the main points of a text about a personal journey

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Do you feel like you have a better understanding of how your past can shape your present and future as a result of this lesson?

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Do you feel like you have any new insights or perspectives on your own personal journey as a result of this lesson?

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Do you have any additional questions or areas you would like to explore further related to this topic?

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